Consistent service and good hot food without trying to do too much in the restaurant. Recommend their Cucumber salad, XLB, Hand pulled noodles and Stir fried green beans and wontons in chili oil. Rich flavors and quick service, we repeat here a lot :) read more

If you're craving dimsum and want something quick, stop by 88 Bao Bao! This spot is very welcoming and family friendly. We were greeted once we stepped inside and was checked on throughout our visit. My favorite was the spicy chili oil wontons! Very filling and great prices. read more

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Need to go to San Francisco Premium Outlet to pick up some stuff and we are a little hungry, so we turn to Yelp for recommendations. Found this place with some promising reviews and food pics. Since it's a little chilly, I thought it'll be perfect to have some pipping hot yummy pan fried pork buns! Got there around 4pm and was immediately greeted by two of their friendly servers. They have highlighted that they have be a few specials on the white board that are not on their normal menu. They said their beef noodles soup is really good and the portion size is big. I already have my heart set on pan fried buns and beef rolls based on the reviews, I can't possibly fit the beef noodles in my limited stomach quota!! It just has to wait until next time. We got three things in the end as two items are not enough variety for my hubby. We got the spicy wontons as well. I have to thank my fellow Yelper who recommended the pan fried pork buns and beef rolls. Both are delicious and I will certainly come back for both items. The spicy wontons are just ok. I'll get the beef noodles soup next time! While we were waiting for our food, the table behind us ordered some sort of stir-fried noodles. The portion size is shockingly huge!! It's probably two orders size by San Mateo standard. We will absolutely come back when we go to the outlet next time. If you are looking for food options when you are at the outlet, please drive a few minutes to visit this place. You won't be sorry. read more

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The service was great. The Lo Mein dish are delicious. Noodle were soft and had nice wok aroma. The barbeque pork steam bun are nice as well. The buns were steaming hot and the pork inside were tender. read more

There was no authentic soup dumpling restaurant in Dublin until 88 Bao Bao, and I am happy to say that they serve amazing soup dumplings! There is always a line outside, but the service is quick. The servers are very kind and gave great recommendations if you are unsure what to order. My party decided to order their Pan Fried Dumplings (Pork, Shrimp, Leek), Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil, and their Pork Xiaolongbao. All of the dishes we ordered were delicious. The Pan Fried Dumplings were crispy on the bottom and was stuffed with filling. The Pork Xiaolongbao was also delicious and was filled with their amazing broth. The Wontons in Spicy Chili Oil was decent and had a great spice to them, but I would not order again. I will definitely come back again just for their Pork Xiaolongbao! read more

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Best dumplings in the area. It is a must stop when I'm in San Jose. They have a great selection and their dumplings are consistently delicious. read more

I love coming here whenever I'm in town. Great food, casual atmosphere, helpful service, and authentic. I recommend it to friends when they're coming to this area. read more

88 Bao Bao - Egg Fried Rice Shumai(8) 5.Chicken Dumplings(8) - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Sample several items from this establishment after strolling thru the outlets with the family. Here is a list of everything we sampled and how it all faired Stir fried Lo-Mein - delicious, heavy and flavorful not your normal brand of chow-mein prepped little different definitely will be back for more of these noodles Chicken fried rice - light, not heavy on flavor if your getting marinated meats this is a perfect pairing if your just getting steamed dumplings pass on this item, it is a filler best paired with any meat lol Pork XLB - paired well with vinegar and ginger slices dip, piping hot flavor is on point order this Crab & pork XLB - piping hot paired well with dip, that juice when biting down is intoxicating order this Egg drip soup - similar to egg flower soup but seaweed has been added, piping hot flavorful basic but made perfect Spicy wonton with chili oil - I thought these were meat filled sadly they were filled with veggies, i'd pass on these for next time need the meat lol, slightly spicy but for me needed meat Shu mai - the skin was yellower then i'm use to and orange on top was brighter then i'm also use to seeing, served piping hot, pairs well with soy sauce chewy and flavorful medium sized I would order this again Cucumber salad - fresh, crunchy, the seasoning makes it more refreshing Popcorn chicken - deep fried chicken bits similar to kaarage flavored well all bite size Everything we sampled was pretty good, definitely will be back to try more of their options Food ****.5 pretty solid food Price $$ Service **** helpful staff Ambiance ***.5 seating is on the smaller side if you order several items you will need a larger table lol, i'm not shy I think I always over order lol Pretty good for small groups and for families they are very accommodating read more

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Hit or miss for the items I tried, but overall, 88 Bao Bao has solid options for dumplings! They were busy at 2:30pm on a Sunday, but there were still a couple of tables available. It was about a 20 minute wait for an order placed at 2:10pm, and my order was being packed up when I arrived. This location is one out of 3 in the Bay Area, and it's a small space. I tried: -Pork Xiaolongbao ($11.95, https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=NeTz50wKeaQNmjNqgXeU7Q&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg): Solid version of xiaolongbao, and I loved that it was filled with soup! I tried these fresh and reheated later in the day, and they were good even when not eaten right away. The skin was thin, and the soup was flavorful. The filling could've had a little more flavor, but it was solid- recommended! -Beef Roll ($10.95) & Pan Fried Pork Bun ($10.95) [https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9lbkGwYQJmJhGNeL4DiyeA&userid=76vIFZcC7owykCBjMfGVXg]: The beef roll was my favorite out of the two items, and it was a solid version. I did need to add more hoisin at home, but the roll wasn't overly thick and the beef was good. The pan fried pork buns were my least in this order- the bun was overly thick, and there wasn't enough soup or meat filling. 88 Bao Bao has a lot of items on their menu, and I would return to try addition dishes. Staff were still wearing masks, and they had sanitizer. Only indoor dining was available. Parking was easy to find in this complex since there were plenty of spots. read more

88 Bao Bao - Pork Xiaolongbao ($11.95)- 4/5 stars - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Let's just say.... I'm already planning my next visit! *drool* The food speaks for itself. It's that good! The service was impeccable for an order-at-the-counter, seat-yourself type of place. The manager walked around to ask about our meal twice! The cashier whom you order from asked if we had questions. One of the cooks came out twice to give me tips on what to order. For instance, he said the pan fried pork buns were almost sold out, so I should get one. And I did! And it was deeeelicious! The XLB was my fave. Or maybe it was the mini sesame balls that were buttery in flavor and had just the perfect amount of crunch with every bite. Or maybe it was the green beans! Ahhhh, okay, I'm going back! read more

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We visit 88 boa boa on a regular basis. Food is always fresh and consistent. Service is good, fried rice and noodles is made to order and comes out quick. Their kitchen is an open window, my son is very curious and loves to spend some time on how dumplings are made. Restaurant is always bustling with people. We look forward visiting again. read more

We've come here a few times since it's near Livermore and on the way to i-5, and it's a decent place for dumplings. We tried some of the basics: xiao long bao, pan fried bun, chili wonton, and steamed dumplings (most likely pork and chive or something similar). Xiao long bao was alright, juicy and meaty with good flavor. The pan fried bun wasn't too crisp on the bottom, which disappointed me a little since I like the crispy bottom. The filling was a little mid and could be better. The chili wonton was also just alright. The chili oil was a little lacking as well as the filling flavor. The steamed dumplings also lacked some flavor. We also tried the beef pancake and garlic green beans. The pancake is pretty good-- nice and crispy on the outside with a flavorful filling and sauce. The green beans looked like they didn't have garlic, but it was actually underneath everything. I do prefer garlic green beans to be cooked a little more, but it's still pretty good. read more

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Food is tasty and priced fair! This place can really get packed on the weekends and the line to get in looks daunting, but they work through the line pretty quickly. Food shows up at your table very fast and service is friendly. read more

Dumplings anyone? Yes please! Dim Sum good eats here! 88 Bao Bao is one of my favorites new places dine out or take out. This little place is always busy which is a great sign that the food and service is excellent. My personal favorite is the vegetable and pork dumpling soup add a dash of chili sauce to kick it up a notch and the broth will completely hit the spot. read more

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Yummm~ delicious food and efficient service. I like that the menu is taken with a dry erase marker. Makes it easy to keep track of what I'm thinking to get! We had the beef roll, pork bun, pork xiao long bao, and pan fried pork buns. Everything was good. The beef roll was good, but a little thin in filling (not much beef inside). The wrap though was nicely crisp and flaky. Great texture. The overall flavor was maybe a bit one dimensional though- mostly tasting the strong flavor of the sauce (which is tasty, but..!). The pork bun was fluffy and large. Pillowy bao with a good filling of pork inside (yum). The pork xiao long baos were really good, lots of flavorful juice inside and tender dough skin. The pork filling was tender and tasty. The pan fried pork buns I knew I had to try. When we ordered, the staff informed us that they only had about 3 orders left, so it's gotta be good! I really liked the tender top and crispy bottom texture of the bun, and it was pleasantly juicy inside. Nicely executed. Mmmmm! Great flavor bursting, and the filling inside was tender and just right. I enjoyed the meat quality and will definitely come back to check out the other dumplings and whatnot here. The hot teas were good; although not free, it was a teabag of oolong with refill of hot water (whenever staff came around). It was nice. read more

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Amazing food, affordable without the frills. Small joint and the service is very good for a small business. I go there once a month for my soup dumplings and noddles. read more

Lively place, delicious dumplings, nice people. Can watch them hand make the dumplings. Went at Friday dinner time and didn't take very long to get our meal. Reasonable prices. read more

I love this place! I've been here twice and ordered the same things: beef pancake wrap and xiao long bao! Make sure to eat the xiao long bao while it's fresh because when it's cold it's not as good (so save that catch up conversation for afterwards). But do be careful as it comes out pretty hot! I love both these menu items. The beef pancake is perfectly crispy and the sauce is sweet and salty--it's greasy and indulgent; good for the soul. The last time I was here I saw someone eating noodles next to me, so I'm still looking forward to coming back to try that. You do order first at the counter and then take a seat. The place isn't very big so seating is limited. On both visits I've had to wait a little bit (on a weekend), but there is plenty of parking which I appreciate. read more

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excellent good parking, seating, friendly staff, and everything was freshly made. great spot for if you're around dublin read more

88 Bao Bao - steamed pork buns , XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

My friend and I arrived around 7 pm and it was somewhat busy. We were seated right away and handed menus with an erasable marker. To order, you have to mark what you want, bring it to the front and pay. They will then hand you a number to place at your table. The kind gentleman was hyping up the pan fried pork buns so we added them to our order. Pan fried pork buns: the bun itself was pretty bland and wasn't crunch enough at the bottom. The meat and soup filling were tasty though. Beef wraps: these were my favorite! The beef was tender and flavorful. It had hoisin sauce with a hint of peanut butter? which was tasty! Wish there was more lettuce added. Crab and Pork XLB: there were actual pieces of crab you could see which is always a good sign. The dumpling skin was thin yet not too fragile. Broth and filling itself was good and the perfect amount. Service was as expected. They checked on us a few times to see if everything was okay. Water was self serve at the front. read more

88 Bao Bao - Beef wraps, pan fried pork buns, crab and pork XLB - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Came here with some friends today around noon and ordered way too much food. However everything was very good The food came out rather quickly, we waited about 10 mins from when we ordered to when we started getting some of our food. The restaurant is kind of small, but there is a lot of free parking. The staff was nice, when we were done eating they brought us boxes for our food and thanked us for dining with them. read more

88 Bao Bao - Popcorn chicken - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Two stars are friendly service. No stars for the food though. I ordered 4 pan fried pork buns and the crab and pork xiao long baos. Both weren't good at all - especially the meats. The crab and pork meat was nearly spoiled or they used canned crab. The pan fried pork buns were more edible than the xiao long baos, but still not good. My stomach actually feels funny now and my mom says she having stomach pains. She said she almost threw up eating the crab and pork xiao long bao. She wasn't sure what kind of meat it was, but she said it tasted sour. She's burping now and I can hear her stomach rumbling. The only way to describe the meat was mush to me. You couldn't really tell what was mixed in it. Update - 20 minutes later. My mom is ready to throw up. My stomach is rumbling. I've trashed the leftovers to do my stomach a favor. Service is good though! read more

88 Bao Bao - Pan fried pork buns - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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basically a quick service XLB, bao, and chinese foods. order at the counter and pay first and then food comes to you when its ready. it can get crowded but it goes fast because like i said, quick service. its a little weird that you have to tip before any service is done because what if you dont like the service, how do you know how much they deserve. the food is pretty good, the xlbs have some soup in each one but not very consistent. the pan fried dumplings have a good crisp and moisture in them, and the beef noodle soup is very beefy which i liked. and the noodles were chewy and long, major plus. id say the best thing there was the beef noodle soup. everything else was pretty standard. prices are pretty standard. its close to the outlets so if you dont want food court, then this is a good alternative. the parking lot can get pretty busy cause theres a lot going on in the strip mall. read more

Wow! We're from Ventura in Southern California, so you'd think we wouldn't be easily impressed with a Bao restaurant. Wrong! This place is so freaking delicious! We ordered various items from the menu and I'm not lying when I say EVERYTHING was wonderful. The standouts were the chow mien, lumpia, bbq bao, and the ramen. The chow mien was the best I've ever eaten in my 55 years of life. A subtle, almost bbq essence and a rich flavor that far surpasses any anemic chow mien you'll find elsewhere. My husband was stationed in the Philippines and he testified that the lumpia was authentic and the best he's ever had in the States. He WAS sad that there wasn't any banana ketchup to accompany the lumpia, but maybe we'll bring our own next time, lol! I absolutely loved the wonton ramen (having lived in Japan for three years, I know good ramen broth). The broth was so rich and flavorful, with an abundant amount of veggies, wontons and the most unctuous, perfectly cooked hard boiled egg. The yolk in that egg would be my "last supper" request as an amuse-bouche, it was that perfect. The wontons were good, not rubbery or undercooked, with the right amount of pork on the inside. And what else needs to be said about the bbq bao? I've only had one that was better, and that was in San Francisco. The bbq was the perfect flavor, not too sweet, which is how I usually find them to be elsewhere. And everything else has been mentioned about the Xiao Long Bao and Har Gow , but suffice to say, these were also so delicate and packed with flavor that my tastebuds were doing their happy dance in my mouth. Let's see, I actually loved the ambiance of the place because it was small and cozy and filled with a steamy, fuggy, warmth, and tantalizing smells on a very cold night. There were only two of us, so it was easy enough to find seating on a busy night, but if you have a bigger party, be prepared to wait for seating or do take out. Thank you 88 Bao Bao for a wonderful and flavorful experience. We will be back! If you're in Stockton, GO! You won't regret it, the food is worth it! read more

Came again with my coworker! 88 Bao Bao is very similar to Ding Tai Fung. Everything is made fresh to order and you can see the staff in the kitchen hand folding the dumplings. We liked what we ordered last time so we got pretty much the same thing. Service is quick and the food came out piping hot! They provide ginger and vinegar for the xiao long baos and those tiny things were filled with hot soup! So beware when you bite into them. You know it's a good xiao long bao when it's filled with broth. Pan fried buns were delicious as well! Crispy at the bottom and soft when you bite into the bun. The food quality is consistent and the dishes are flavorful and delicious. Will be back again! read more

Everything was great! Service was fast and staff was very nice! Will be coming back!

We love this place. Their shaolong bao soup dumplings are good and made on site when you order. Don't forget to try their egg fried rice. It's really good! read more

I've lived here for years and had no interest in trying this spot out....until now. WHY DID I WAIT THIS LONG??? It's a small spot with a decent menu. I consider this "fast-food" dim sum. They have their standard menu but what I pay mind to is the hand-written menu that's on the wall near the cashier which changes every so often. Their hand-pulled noodle soup is exceptional! You can tell the noodles are freshly made. Their beef rolls and pork dumplings are a staple. If and when salt & pepper shrimp is offered, that is another tasty dish. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their dishes. It's not too salty; may be bland to some but I like it that way. You can always add seasoning if need be. Service is fine; they're friendly and efficient. I came back 3x after my first visit. Great spot when you're in a bind and don't have time to cook. Will be visiting frequently! read more

Our order: crab and pork XLB, marinated beef, wonton soup, stir fry rice noodle, pan fried pork bun. Undeniably stumbled upon one of the best XLB in the Bay. The soup is clear, flavorful and of abundance, the filling is QQ - I love how they kept a little tendon in the mixture and stirred to a point where it stayed bouncy, and the skin is thin. The Shanghainese-style wonton soup is made to order and last to arrive, and oh my word - the broth is piping hot, has depth and the napa cabbage added flare to the fragrance of the pork. We gobbled and slurped. The pan fried pork bun 生煎包 is more of a 水煎包, with a slightly hardened and crispy bottom, knotted closure, and flattened and widened appearance. Fluffiest skin that was proofed for some time, you can taste the distinct yeast flavor like the ones in quality bread. The marinated beef and stir fried rice noodles were delicious as well, but not as standout as the first two dishes mentioned. Only a few tables indoors. You pretty much sit down wherever you like, the server will pass you a menu with a dry erase marker and once you're done deciding, you go up to the front to order. Self serve water. The aunties and uncles make the buns behind a glass window/wall and you can watch the magic happen from a distance. read more

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Randomly found this dumpling restaurant and it was a great find! Popcorn chicken was crispy, great flavor, and a huge portion (if you know me I love popcorn chicken) 8.4/10. The XLB was pretty on point even though the skin was a little thicker than I'd like 7.7/10. The leek and pork dumpling was also good, but was lacking in the leeks 7/10. Pan fried dumplings were solid 7.7/10. If I lived closer I'd come to try some of the other dishes. I thought the pricing was pretty decent also. read more

88 Bao Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Amazing dumpling and northern Chinese cuisine spot. Love the vegetarian dishes, string beans and pot stickers read more

I don't know why reviews for this place are so positive. I had a not so great experience at this restaurant with my family, the food was okay, no customer service, they only have plastic utensils, and there's flies! My favorite kind of buns is the pan fried ones. But the pan fried buns from Bao Bao 88 are not good at all. You can see in my photo of this dish that they're barely fried. The bottoms are only slightly yellow. Traditionally, pan fried buns are fried in oil when raw, so they get a really good crust on the bottom. These were very disappointing. Beef roll and Xiao Long Bao were good. I especially liked the beef roll because the crunchy texture of the outside and the perfect amount of sauce and meat and veggies inside made it a delight. Xiao Long Bao had medium thickness skin, and was full of soup, it met my expectations. The restaurant environment / experience was not very good. You pay at the counter after ordering and before you get the food. Then they bring you the dishes and don't really care about you afterward. They don't give out metal utensils, I felt like we were eating at a food stall and not a restaurant. There's flies zooming around and one landed on our food. read more

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Absolute bussin bussin everything on god. Super friendly and hardworking staff. U can see them make the food right in front of u fresh. Ordered probably like 10 things between the three of us and all of it was bussin. Fried rice = goated Would recommend. Place is clean, everyone's super efficient too. We ordered so much that it couldn't fit on our table smaller table but the staff was super nice and moved a table without us even asking so we could lay it all out. Bathroom is super clean too. The only thing that I thought could use help was the beef noodle. Honestly close to being there but not quite. It's a little bland and the meat isn't as tender as I would like. read more

88 Bao Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Everything was amazing good food and service had a good amount of food. Also afordbal prices on thir manue. read more

88 Bao Bao - My family and good food 23. Egg Drop Soup 8. Pork Bun 15. Pan Fried Pork Bun 21. Shrimp Fried Rice Stir-Fried Lo Mein - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

I was hungry and love dumplings. This place was nearby, has great reviews and a lot of them as well as several locations so I decided to give them a shot. While not horrendous, I would not come back. The flavor was so so on most items and the crab/pork XLB had among three worst flavor of any dumpling I've ever eaten. Considering the high price ($50 for 4 items) which is easily double or triple the price for far superior dumplings in SF Chinatown this place is just not it. Positives: - easy online ordering - good was ready quickly and on time for pickup - friendly and well trained staff - food was very hot and fresh - clean store and restroom - food has excellent appearance and good texture of the dumpling wrapper - Negatives: - so-so to terrible flavor - 2-3x more expensive than SF china town prices. read more

88 Bao Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Wait time: 20 minutes for a party of 6 on Sunday during lunch time Value: 7/10 Came here with some friends and got to try so much! We tried pork XLB, crab and pork XLB, steamed leek pork and shrimp dumplings, pan fried pork and shrimp dumplings, pan fried pork buns, beef rolls, sesame and scallion pancake, cucumber salad, and stir fried rice noodle!!!! My favorites were the pan fried pork buns, pork XLB, beef rolls, and cucumber salad!!! The fried pork buns and cucumber salad really surprised me! I didn't know what to expect but these two items were top favorites! The fried pork buns were golden brown on the bottom. They had a steamed soft texture on top. Inside was a tender pork ball with pork soup inside! So delicious! Warning make sure you let is cool down before eating! The cucumber salad I thought was going to be a rip off since it was just cucumber for $7! However, the flavor that they marinated the cucumbers was a savory yet, refreshing taste! I couldn't stop myself and almost wanted to order another one! The beef rolls were unique and good. I do wish the ends had more of the fillings in it though. Ours just had a little meat and mostly dough. The middle pieces though had a good combination of crispy soft dough, meat, and greens! The pork XLB was delicious. Thin skin, tender meat, and yummy soup inside. I felt like the crab and pork wasn't worth the extra $3 dollars. I wasn't able to taste the crab. Tip: bit a small part on top of the dumpling, pour in soy sauce and vinegar and eat all in one bite! read more

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I went here for a light lunch and ordered a chicken bun and egg drop soup. The soup was plenty for two meals and the chicken bun was very meaty. A little bit of a wait as it seems they make the soup from scratch. read more

We picked a restaurant after the ski trip. But the food is just beyond disappointing... the beef noodle is so dry and thick and tasteless. I would say one of the worst beef noodle I had ever in any restaurant. Would not go back again Waste of our time & money read more

88 Bao Bao - Beef Noodle - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

I ordered beef rolls and pork vegetable dumplings over the phone. I got to the place, and the cashier let me know that they were running late on my order. It took around 30 min from the time I made the call. He said he gave us 2 extra dumplings to compensate for the delay. The food was pretty good. I think they deep fried the beef rolls, instead of how other restaurants might pan fry it. I like it the way this place did it cuz it was crispier but fluffy. My partner said that the skin of the dumplings was nice and chewy because they may have made it in-house. The filling was well-seasoned but not too salty. Overall, it was a great takeout experience. I'd bring my family next time! read more

Food lived up to my expectations but nothing surprising. We got lucky and got seated very soon on a Saturday night. Shortly after people started to line up Xiao Long Bao: just ok Beef roll: 5/5 best of the night. Loved the crunchiness of the dough outside and the sauce inside. Pan fried pork buns 3.5/5 I-Shanghai delight makes them a lot better read more

88 Bao Bao - Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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